New Kangoo Express is both more modern and more robust, while its design was driven by the needs of professionals looking for a functional vehicle. A pleasing, functional design New Kangoo Express features a short bonnet and robust front-end design which is epitomized by its broad bumper. Its almond-shaped crystal headlamps emphasize the upgrade represented by the New Kangoo Express range. They also portray carry over a family likeness with the model's predecessor and underpin the newcomer's more mature stance. The large, plunging, curved windscreen ensures a brightly-lit cabin and the impression of ruggedness is further expressed by the muscular forms of the front wings.

The length of New Kangoo Express is 4.21m, including a wheelbase of 2.70m and very short overhangs. Its generous overall dimensions, short bonnet and the forward position of its windscreen combine to provide ample cabin space without encroaching on its cargo carrying capacity. The sliding side doors (according to version) open effortlessly thanks to a fridge-type handle, while the reinforced wheel arches and the dropping of the character line ensure more fluid lines.

New Kangoo Express boasts a width of 1.83m (up 16cm compared with its predecessor). The hinged rear doors are flanked by vertical rear light clusters which house the
indicators, sidelights, stoplights, rear foglamp and reversing light. Particular attention has been paid to the design of the opening panels to provide the widest possible access.

Interior finish

From its launch, New Kangoo Express will be available in a choice of three equipment levels: Générique, Confort and Grand Confort. All three feature a dark charcoal upper dashboard which contrasts with the medium tropical grey lower part of the dashboard, while a range of optional packs is also available.

The Générique version of New Kangoo Express places the accent on robustness and ease-of use, but basic equipment includes ABS, a driver's side airbag, disc brakes allround, height-adjustable seatbelts and steering-wheel, driver protection (tubular or bulkhead, depending on national legislation), asymmetric hinged rear doors and a payload of between 650 and 800kg (depending on version).

For more intensive use, the Confort version comes with a sliding side door, a heightadjustable driver's seat, rev-counter, roof rack and lidded glovebox. The Grand Confort version includes electric windows, demisting exterior mirrors, stowage between the two seats, a sliding side door, asymmetric hinged rear window doors and a rigid protective mat for the cargo area.

Passenger car-standard comfort and practicality

New Kangoo Express has been thought through to be a genuine work tool for professional users and, as such, is practical, comfortable and functional. The logically laid out drive station provides optimal comfort, worthy of an MPV. Volumes and practical features that simplify day-to-day work The drive station of New Kangoo Express is user-friendly and offers a practical working environment that is unprecedented for its segment. The extensively revised dashboard brings a modern, functional touch to the welcoming cabin. The dashboard-mounted gearshift lever not only enhances drive station ergonomics but also frees up space between the front seats. The short steeringwheel-mounted control stalks and fingertip audio remote control are logically positioned, too, while the radio and optional navigation display is offset (according to version) for added comfort. The display is shielded by a large shroud, making information easy to read whatever the degree of brightness. Special care has also gone into the quality of materials and interior trim and no exposed steel is now visible inside the cabin.

The front elbow room of 1.51m (up 8.8cm compared with the previous model) epitomizes the outstanding roominess afforded by New Kangoo Express and comfort has been further enhanced thanks to the fitment of a height adjustable driver's Seat (according to version, +/- 20mm) and the addition of a footrest. The driver also profits from a high-up driving position identical to that of an MPV. The seats have been completely redesigned to provide improved lateral support, while the original aviation-style handbrake is redolent of the approach employed on Mégane and frees up stowage space between the seats. Controls for the electric windows are now positioned on the door armrests.

Unprecedented thermal comfort for the LCV market

For enhanced travelling comfort, New Kangoo Express' thermal comfort performance is worthy of that of an MPV. For optimal cabin comfort, a manual climate control system is optionally available.